June 2012
5 posts
Fresh Eyes. Familiar Experience.
It is always a smell that makes me feel at home. This time it was the mix of burning diesel fuel and garbage. Most people may cringe at that smell, but to me it is beautiful reminder of times spent with people who have nothing in the eyes of the world but believe they possess everything because of the love of Christ and the redemption of the Cross.
I was quickly reminded of the power of silence...
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A Turn in the Road
It’s an indescribable feeling: realizing that people who have been a huge part of your past aren’t moving forward with you into the future. For two years, I have spent most days in this tiny, freezing cold office, in front of my computer creating spreadsheets and looking at numbers. I know way more than most people should about the products that bring light and electricity into homes. I...
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Another Leg of the Journey
In less than a week, I will leave my office at 5:00 for the last time. No more 20-30 minute commutes between Irmo and Downtown Columbia or building reports on international electricity consumption. In August I will return to school to pursue a Masters in Nonprofit Management. And on top of becoming a student again, I will have the privilege of planning a life together with my best friend. It has...
Adventures in Wedding Planning: The List
So last week I began to start gathering rough ideas for my wedding. I was looking at pictures on theknot.com, and realized quickly I needed to actually create an account to see most of the ideas on the site. Creating an account also requires a wedding date. Because I am starting grad school in August and my fiance is looking for jobs in the Atlanta area, this is still up in the air. So I put the...
